Guy Fawkes was a Roman Catholic who was involved in an act of treason in 1605. He, and his cohorts, attempted to blow up Parliament and kill the (Protestant) king and put an RC monarch in his place.

The Gunpoweder plot was found out, Guy Fawkes was 'caught in the act', and was condemned to death for treason.

Each year, on Nov 5th, (originally it was an Act of Parliament that set Nov 5th as a day of thanksgiving to God for the protection of our nation from those who wished to destroy the Protestant monarchy and parliament), the event is commemorated.

The 'guy' on the bonfire is to represent an effigy of Guy Fawkes himself :)

I always love your Guy Fawkes Holiday and bonfire... it makes me realize how quickly another year has gone by. It looks like a great time, and what an opportunity for a marshmallow roast. Love the picture of Bruce and John Wayne.

I love your yearly tradition, and I love the picture of the cousin up front w/ the flashlight on her face, she looks like she's probably a lot of fun!lol What a great looking group of cousins, and what a fun time I'm sure you all had! So glad your weather was good for the bonfire! Fun, fun!